Type II diabetes is a modern epidemic for which an integrative approach can be extremely effective. Today we discuss how socializing can be an effective treatment option for those suffering from the disease.

The adage "you are what you eat" may be one of the most profound truths of our existence. So it should come as no small wonder that you experience a profound sense of euphoria when you devour a decadent dessert or sample a slice of authentic New York from your favorite Brooklyn pizza spot.

The mind and the body work together and what we think, feel and believe influences how our gut works. Given the bidirectional communication between our mind and our body, psychological interventions can be used to address IBS.

Studies suggest that mindfulness practices lead to an increase in gray matter concentration in parts of the brain that affect learning, memory, emotion regulation, self-referential processing and perspective taking.

However, recent studies show that the benefits of probiotics extend well beyond digestion: probiotics can also have a positive impact on mental health and may be a valuable addition to the tool box of psychiatrists and psychotherapists who care about holistic care.

Eating a tub of ice cream after a breakup seems to be an accepted behavior in response to a stressful situation. However, it also reveals a relationship to food that, in excess, can be unhealthy. Here, Dr. Beata Lewis describes the signs of a binge eating disorder and offers tools for addressing it.

We are a group of mental health clinicians with an integrative approach in Brooklyn, NY and our focus is on providing high quality care for a variety of mental health conditions. Dr. Beata Lewis is a Brooklyn based integrative psychiatrist who founded MB7 in order to provide comprehensive mental health care for the Brooklyn community, including psychotherapy, medication management, and acupuncture. Welcome to our practice and we look forward to meeting you.